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Video and pictures: Well-known holiday park near Northampton closes down for good after 64 years
A well-known holiday park near Northampton has closed down for good after 64 years.
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SaferSpace: The new app that allows parents or pupils to submit safeguarding concerns straight to schools
The app can make sure bullying or discrimination concerns get to the right people 📱
Dedicated Royal Navy, Army and RAF troops receive new above inflation pay rise - how much will they get paid?
Armed forces personnel have been given a second above inflation pay rise in less than 12 months.
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Roadworks begin on busy route in Northampton with ‘delays likely’ – here’s when they’re due to end
Roadworks have begun on a busy Northampton road with ‘delays likely’ – here’s when they’re due to end.
Man and two boys remanded in custody ahead of next court hearing after stabbing in Northampton
A man and two boys have appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder, following a stabbing in Northampton town centre.
Plans unveiled to double size of popular children’s soft play near Northampton – and it could open just in time for summer
Plans have been unveiled to double the size of a popular children’s soft play near Northampton – and it could be open just in time for the summer holidays.
'I'm sure Reform will find savings but doubt it will have the impact they hoped', says Northants political expert
Former political journalist and University of Northampton lecturer Kate Ironside has spoken to the LDRS about Reform's goals in local government and the challenges that may face them
WANTED: Police searching for Northampton man who failed to attend court for drug driving
A Northampton man is wanted by police after failing to attend court to face drug driving and driving without insurance charges.
Adorable five-year-old helped recreate his nan’s van keys after she called locksmith in emergency
An adorable five-year-old recently helped to recreate his nan’s van keys when she called a locksmith in an emergency, after she accidentally lost her original set.
Business owner offering princess parties proud to move into prominent town centre location
A business owner offering princess parties across Northampton is proud to soon be opening in a prominent town centre location as she approaches 11 years open.
Northampton man fined more than £6,000 after being found guilty of failing to dispose of waste properly
A Northampton man has been fined more than £6,000 after being found guilty of failing to dispose of household waste properly.
Man and two boys charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Northampton town centre
A man and two teenage boys have been charged with attempted murder, after a stabbing in Northampton town centre.
Major roadworks on busy Northampton roundabout 'progressing on schedule' to finish in December
Major roadworks on a busy Northampton roundabout are “progressing on schedule” and are still due to finish in December, according to the firm behind the project.
'When you carry a knife, no one wins' - Northamptonshire-wide campaign 'by young people for young people' launches
A new campaign ‘by young people, for young people’, showcasing the collective grief experienced by those affected by knife crime, is being launched across Northamptonshire.
Revealed: Top 10 neighbourhoods in Northamptonshire with the highest increase in property prices
Take a look at the top 10 neighbourhoods in Northamptonshire with the highest increase in property prices.
Plans APPROVED to open major brand fast food chain at prominent building in Northampton town centre
Plans have been APPROVED to open a major brand fast food chain at prominent building in Northampton town centre.
Revealed: Top 10 neighbourhoods in Northamptonshire with the highest decrease in property prices
Take a look at the top 10 neighbourhoods in Northamptonshire with the highest decrease in property prices.
Northampton man WANTED after failing to appear in court to face charge of going equipped for theft
A Northampton man is wanted by police for failing to appear in court to face a charge of going equipped for theft.
Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol was a multi-generation hit for mature travellers
Ruth Brindle takes her dad and son for a holiday that keeps everyone happy
Northampton care home rated requires improvement after safe care and governance regulation breaches
A Northampton care home has been told to improve after watchdog inspectors found two regulation breaches relating to safe care and governance.